Hidden neck movements revealed: new study could change how we assess pain
NCT ID NCT07267507
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study measures small, extra movements that happen when young adults move their necks in different directions. Researchers will test 180 volunteers aged 18-30, using a device to track motion while also checking for neck pain, disability, mood, and sleep quality. The goal is to understand how these extra movements relate to neck function and discomfort.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help clinicians better understand and measure neck movements, potentially improving assessment of neck pain and disability.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study with no treatment, so it won't directly lead to new therapies. Results may not apply to older adults or people with neck injuries.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 180 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Apr 2024
- Expected to finish
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Jan 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The study population will consist of young adults aged 18-30 years who volunteer to participate and meet the inclusion criteria. Only individuals without cervical trauma, surgery, neurological disorders, recent treatment, musculoskeletal injuries, or medication use affecting cervical movement will be included, ensuring a homogeneous non-clinical sample suitable for accurately evaluating accessory cervical movements.
- Ages
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18 to 35 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria:Participants will be included if they: Are between 18 and 30 years of age Volunteer to participate in the study Provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria:Participants will be excluded if they have: A history of cervical trauma A history of cervical spine surgery Any neurological disorder Received treatment related to the cervical region within the past 6 months Any musculoskeletal injury that may affect cervical movement Use of medications that could influence movement or neuromuscular function. \-
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Atılım University
Ankara, Ankara, 06830, Turkey (Türkiye)
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